China Β· 1,338 miles (2,153 km)

Lijiang (LJG) to Shanghai (PVG) flights

ANA Mileage Club logo
10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with ANA Mileage Club

An economy award from Lijiang (LJG) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club charges the same. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Lijiang (LJG) to Shanghai (PVG): Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines. The two airports are 1,338 miles (2,153 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 42 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zunyi, Wuhan and Luzhou and more.

How many miles LJG to PVG costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China10,000$5–30
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines10,000$35–370
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China14,500$5–30
Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines15,000$33–58
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China15,000$30–55
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China15,000$5–30
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China15,000$5–70
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines23,000$25–180
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China25,000$5–30
TAP Miles&GoOn Air China40,000$49.80–424.80

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from LJG to PVG

  • Air China logo
    Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Juneyao Airlines logo
    Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it
  • Spring Airlines logo
    Spring AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book LJG to PVG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LJG to PVG with one stop

42 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Zunyi (WMT)West Air (China), then China Eastern Airlines
    PN
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Wuhan (WUH)Juneyao Airlines the whole way
    8L
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +2
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
  • Via Luzhou (LZO)Lucky Air and Loong Air, then China Eastern Airlines
    8L
    GJ
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Zunyi (ZYI)Loong Air, then China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines
    GJ
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)Sichuan Airlines and West Air (China) the whole way
    3U
    8L
    PN
    +1
    3U
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    +8
  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
    Air China logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    GJ
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Nanjing (NKG)Beijing Capital Airlines, Air Travel and 3 more, then China Eastern Airlines
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    A6
    Shenzhen Airlines logo
    +2
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Nanchang (KHN)Beijing Capital Airlines and Air Travel, then China Eastern Airlines
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    A6
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Changsha (CSX)Juneyao Airlines the whole way
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    EU
    +5
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Hefei (HFE)Qingdao Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    QW
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Guiyang (KWE)Lucky Air, Beijing Capital Airlines and 1 more, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 4 more
    8L
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    GY
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Dazhou (DZH)Loong Air, then China Eastern Airlines
    GJ
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Nanchong (NAO)GX Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    GX
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines and Air China the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    EU
    +5
    3U
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Hengyang (HNY)Loong Air, then Shanghai Airlines
    GJ
    Shanghai Airlines logo
See all 42 in Routes

LJG to PVG: common questions

How many miles does LJG to PVG cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (10,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LJG to PVG?

Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines fly nonstop from Lijiang (LJG) to Shanghai (PVG).

How far is Lijiang from Shanghai by plane?

Lijiang (LJG) and Shanghai (PVG) are 1,338 miles (2,153 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LJG to PVG award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Lijiang and Shanghai?

The most direct connections are through Zunyi (WMT), Wuhan (WUH), Luzhou (LZO), Zunyi (ZYI) and Chongqing (CKG). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Juneyao Airlines through Wuhan.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.